Going out in Korean

In this lesson we will introduce some popular kinds of entertainment for going out in Korea.

You won't run out of things to do in Seoul. Whether you're looking for a fun-packed time or a quiet night out, Seoul is famous for it's nightlife!

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Going out in Korean

Here are some places your Korean friends might take you to:

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영화관
yeonghwagwan
cinema
클럽
keulleob
club
노래방
noraebang
karaoke
백화점
baekhwajeom
department store
극장
geukjang
Theater
경기장
gyeonggijang
stadium
When making plans with your friends, try using these phrases:
오늘 밤 어디로 갈까요?
Oneul bam eodiro galkkayo?
Where should (we) go tonight?
가자!
Gaja!
Let's go!
재미있겠다!
Jaemi-itgetda!
Sounds like fun!
오늘 밤 시간 있어요?
Oneul bam sigan isseoyo?
Are (you) free tonight?
몇 시에 만날까요?
Myeot shi-e mannalkkayo?
What time shall (we) meet?
몇 시에 퇴근해요?
Myeot shi-e toegeunaeyo?
What time do (you) finish work?
어디서 만날까요?
Eodiseo mannalkkayo?
Where shall (we) meet?
우리 먼저 뭔가를 먹고 가자.
Uri meonjeo mwongareul meokgo gaja.
Let's get something to eat first.
You can suggest the night's plans with these helpful phrases:
영화 보러 갈까요?
Yeonghwa boreo galkkayo?
Shall (we) watch a movie?
클럽 갈까요?
Keulleob galkkayo?
Shall (we) go clubbing?
우리 저녁 먹으러 갈까요?
Uri jeonyeok meogeureo galkkayo?
Shall we go out for dinner?
...로 갈까요?
...ro galkkayo?
Shall (we) go to...?

You are sure to meet some new people and make new friends when you're out and about, so don't forget to revise your vocabulary on introducing yourself and making small talk. Have fun!

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